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LA51 YOW

2002 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

208,311 mi
Last recorded208,311 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Fiat Barchetta48,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 YOW
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 208,311 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 200,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 189,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2022 181,986 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 168,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 159,407 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 152,591 miles

nearside and offside headlamp beam image faint

Fail 18 Nov 2019 152,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

front number plate deteriorated , advice change

nearside and offside headlamp beam image faint

oil leak

vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2018 144,683 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 144,683 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 138,711 miles

All brake discs have surface rust.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside door damaged.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 138,710 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake discs have surface rust.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside door damaged.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 131,775 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 131,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 119,773 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 119,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,239 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 109,239 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,010 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front brake pad warning light wire is broken

Pass 17 May 2012 98,428 miles

near side front brake pad worning wire is broken

Pass 18 May 2011 94,648 miles

near side front tyer is cracking on side wall

Fail 17 May 2011 94,648 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyer is cracking on side wall

Pass 19 May 2010 92,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,575 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,677 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 70,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,414 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,774 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 49,348 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?

Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,804
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,301
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 588
parking brake recording little or no effort 509
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 482
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 438
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LA51 YOW is a 2002 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 48,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Barchetta fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA51 YOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Barchetta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA51 YOW registered?

LA51 YOW is a 2002 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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